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G. W. Troup, James Monroe, et al : [53] Letter from the Chairman of the Committee on Military Affairs to the Secretary of War, Respecting the Present Mode of Subsisting the Army, and the Answer of the Secretary Thereto; Accompanied by Letters of Several General Officers of the Army Upon the Subject Thereof. January 25, 1815

Printed by Roger C. Weightman, Washington, D.C., 1815

Original publisher's pamphlet printed in black ink on beige paper. No binding (almost imperceptible amount of glue along spine). A few leaves unopened. 5 1/2" x 9." Fourteen pages, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall except for moderate foxing and light age toning throughout, spots of faint dampstaining and browning, and minuscule wear to extremities. A Very Good copy. This is a collection of brief reprinted correspondence addressing the subject of whether to subsist or supply the United States Army through contractors or commissaries during the War of 1812. Reprinted correspondence by G. W. Troup, James Monroe, W. Scott, E. P. Gaines, and John R. Fenwick is included. The overwhelming consensus represented by these letters is in favor of commissaries and opposed to contractors. Contractors are described as being disloyal to the federal government and privileged in attitude (such as helping themselves first to a disproportionate amount of rations). Arguments are also made on the basis of contemporary laws.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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